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  • The Ghost Apache

    A project of mine. Built by Joel to be the Quickest and Fastest Street Spec Apache RTR in the country.





    Spec
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    -Big Bore 205cc
    -Big Valve Ported High Compression Head
    -Big Carburettor + K&N Air Filter
    -Custom Race Cam & Ignition
    -Custom Full Blown Race Exhaust
    -Weight ~ 115kgs

    This engine has already proven itself (in an earlier toned down version on full drag chassis) @ 14.8 Sec Quarter Mile. Currently the bike is on par performance wise with Joels Street Spec R15

    VBox testing to be done soon for latest Speed / Acceleration figures and as development continues...

    HD Video - Initial test session at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore:

    Running on R15 rear wheel/tire and battlax front tire in this video, Speedo error is less than a stock Apache due to taller tire profile.

    YouTube - Ghost Apache Test @ Kari Motor Speedway Coimbatore
    Last edited by Killer; 11-01-2010, 07:39 PM.
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  • #2
    Shiny Piece of Black Metal cutting through air...

    Approved
    The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!


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    • #3
      Darn!~
      Mutant RTRs... My worst nightmare... absolutely hate them!
      They should be locked (in my garage!)

      That big a bore for a street spec! Woah! Joel! You didnt give me this


      (Planning to buy a second hand RTR Fi for kicks...and you giving me evil ideas)
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      • #4
        Originally posted by ken cool View Post
        Shiny Piece of Black Metal cutting through air...

        Approved
        Thanks for the quick approval
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        • #5
          Nice to see Joel's work on my favourite Indian Bike

          Eagerly waiting for the test results.
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          D.I.Y.s:
          Service manual & Parts manual for Apache RTR | Tappets Adjustment | Carburetor Tuning | ​Carburetor Cleaning | Clutch Adjustment | Drive Chain Adjustment | Brake Adjustment (Drum)

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          A surprising 3 days' ride... Delhi-Dehradun-Mussoorie-Delhi!
          My first biking trip... Delhi-Agra-Delhi
          The Graduation Ride... Delhi-Dharamshala-McLeodganj-D'shala-Delhi (Link to FB photos)

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          • #6
            hhmm... R15's stock tyre. Nice.
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            • #7
              @Killer : It was a treat to the eyes and ears () dude !
              TVS 50 XL -> 125 XXL : TVS VICTOR GL : YAMAHA R15-S : YAMAHA FZ1n :: KTM RC 390

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              • #8
                Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                (Planning to buy a second hand RTR Fi for kicks...and you giving me evil ideas)
                Mutate ur RTR Fi and tell me... I will follow suit!
                Democracy is when 2 wolves and a sheep meet to decide who is for dinner. Liberty is when the sheep has a gun.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Killer View Post
                  Thanks for the quick approval
                  And that was a quick RTR....
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                  • #10
                    whoa,the mean just got meaner,hope to see a performance line up for the rtr similar to the r15.
                    Socha Toh Locha.

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                    • #11
                      amazing acceleration above 100 :O
                      what function is of that Pipe on the engine oil cap's place ?

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                      • #12
                        Beautiful Acceleration!
                        Smoke rubber,not tobacco.

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                        • #13
                          Lovely !!

                          Kick ass !!
                          The Magician"

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                          • #14
                            Thats one gem of a mean machine and oh, what a sweet music that is !!! am loving hearing it on my headphones......Congrats sameer for havin it and kudos to joel for doing justice to this best track tool .Now ,this ghost is the one which maker your 'killer' tag even more appropriate. .. i was expecting this vid since the day you put it in fb and alas its finally here, though a week late than you promised.... Now all i want is to feel it in reality !!!
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                            • #15
                              nice job !

                              did you all notice the footpegs kissing the track on that corner at the end of the video...woaaah ! just got saved !
                              A very good and safe biker not only because he can pop up either of the wheels,scrape his knees on a corner or go fast and make it look stylish but because he very well knows his limits and capabilities and has the patience to learn about others and ride safe ! :)

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